Our 149 pound RS Freshman Hunter Marko (ranked around #50 in his recruiting class and he was 10-6 this year), lost his father unexpectedly to a heart attack yesterday. Scott Marko was only 43 years old and he was the longtime head wrestling coach at Amery, WI. Scott had just come back from the State Wrestling tournament the day before.
So unexpected, and at 43 years old, he was way too young for this!!!
Very sad...our hearts and prayers go out to Hunter, his mother Brooke and his 5 younger brothers and sisters!! Hang in there Hunter, your Gopher family stands beside you!
Here's the article from the Amery Free Press:
Amery mourns loss of beloved teacher and wrestling coach
Amery Free Press
February 27, 2017
Updated 20 hours ago
Scott Marko, 43, Amery, Wis.
Amery School District officials announced heartbreaking news of the death of High School Teacher and Wrestling Coach Scott Marko Monday morning. Marko passed away of an apparent heart attack Monday, having only just returned from the State Wrestling tournament in Madison over the weekend.
District officials announced the news to students and teachers Monday morning, before notifying parents via the school’s district wide announcement system around 11 a.m.
In a recorded call that was sent to parents of high school students, Superintendent James Kuchta explained, “I’m calling you with sad news. This morning we were informed that long-time Amery School District teacher and head wrestling coach Scott Marko, died of an apparent heart attack. I do not have other details to provide to you.
“Please keep our school and community in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," Kuchta added. "Trained staff have been available for students at all school buildings and will be available throughout the week. We are providing this information for you to assist your child as needed.”
Marko was 43 years old. He leaves behind a wife (Brooke) and five children; Hunter, Kole, Griffin, Zander and Abby, a large extended family, and many grieving students, community members, colleagues and friends.
UPDATE: A visitation for Scott Marko will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at the Amery High School gymnasium, and for two hours prior to Thursday's services at the church. Funeral services will be held at Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls. A private family internment will be held at a later date.
So unexpected, and at 43 years old, he was way too young for this!!!
Very sad...our hearts and prayers go out to Hunter, his mother Brooke and his 5 younger brothers and sisters!! Hang in there Hunter, your Gopher family stands beside you!
Here's the article from the Amery Free Press:
Amery mourns loss of beloved teacher and wrestling coach
Amery Free Press
February 27, 2017
Updated 20 hours ago
Scott Marko, 43, Amery, Wis.
Amery School District officials announced heartbreaking news of the death of High School Teacher and Wrestling Coach Scott Marko Monday morning. Marko passed away of an apparent heart attack Monday, having only just returned from the State Wrestling tournament in Madison over the weekend.
District officials announced the news to students and teachers Monday morning, before notifying parents via the school’s district wide announcement system around 11 a.m.
In a recorded call that was sent to parents of high school students, Superintendent James Kuchta explained, “I’m calling you with sad news. This morning we were informed that long-time Amery School District teacher and head wrestling coach Scott Marko, died of an apparent heart attack. I do not have other details to provide to you.
“Please keep our school and community in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," Kuchta added. "Trained staff have been available for students at all school buildings and will be available throughout the week. We are providing this information for you to assist your child as needed.”
Marko was 43 years old. He leaves behind a wife (Brooke) and five children; Hunter, Kole, Griffin, Zander and Abby, a large extended family, and many grieving students, community members, colleagues and friends.
UPDATE: A visitation for Scott Marko will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at the Amery High School gymnasium, and for two hours prior to Thursday's services at the church. Funeral services will be held at Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls. A private family internment will be held at a later date.
